DoD SkillBridge: Dining Director

Juniper Communities is seeking a Dining Director SkillBridge Intern to assist with leading and managing the operations of a hospitality retirement community's dining services department. This is a leadership role that blends hospitality, food service management, and resident care. As a Dining Director Intern, you'll gain valuable experience overseeing food service operations, supervising culinary staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring that meals meet the dietary needs of older adults. You will assist with menu planning, inventory control, vendor coordination, budgeting, and special event dining experiences. This internship is ideal for transitioning service members with backgrounds in logistics, food service management, galley operations, or leading teams in high-volume environments. You will also gain hands-on leadership experience through staff supervision, sanitation compliance, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Dining services at Juniper is about creating community and delivering exceptional service every day. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring continuous high-quality food service through effective oversight and delegation
• Enforcing sanitation, safety, and compliance with all health regulations and Juniper policies
• Managing procurement, inventory, and budgeting for food and kitchen supplies
• Supporting food production and meal delivery to meet dietary standards and resident preferences
• Collaborating with leadership to coordinate dining events and support special occasions
• Maintaining effective communication with residents, families, and staff
• Supervising, scheduling, and evaluating Dining Services staff
• Assisting with training, coaching, and performance management of team members

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma required
• Culinary or food service management education preferred
• Experience managing high-volume production kitchens with 30+ staff preferred
• Knowledge of food service equipment and kitchen operations
• Familiarity with health department guidelines and food safety regulations
• Understanding of the dietary needs and preferences of older adults
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Compensation Range: If hired after the internship the target compensation range is $52K - $78K. This compensation can vary depending on experience level, certifications, and other factors.

Vets2PM Provides:

• PMP/CAPM Certification Training
• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'

Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.